On June 5, nearly 22,000 candidates from 53 public high schools in Dak Lak took the 10th grade entrance exam.
On the same day, at 53 entrance exam boards for grade 10 in the 2025-2026 school year in Dak Lak province, candidates started their first exam - Literature.
However, in remote districts, the rate of students who do not register to take the 10th grade entrance exam but self-discretion after high school is over 15%.
In Krong Bong district alone, this rate exceeded 25%. Of which, Hoa Phong and Cu Pui Secondary Schools have a vocational training choice rate of over 35%.
They choose to switch to vocational training combined with cultural training at vocational training institutions in Buon Ma Thuot city or large cities. Thereby, with the desire to soon have a job to help the family.
Tang Van Dat (Hoa Phong Secondary School, Krong Bong District) shared: "This year, I did not register for the 10th grade entrance exam. Her parents only work for hire, raising cows for others. If I continue to study, my family's finances will face many difficulties".
"I plan to study mechanical engineering at Dak Lak Secondary School to easily find a suitable job and earn money to take care of my family," Dat confided.
Dat's concern is also the common wish of many students with other difficult family circumstances in remote districts of Dak Lak province.
Ms. Le Thi Thao - Head of the Department of General Education and Vocational Education - Continuing Education (under the Department of Education and Training of Dak Lak province): "The initial results in dividing students this year are that schools proactively coordinate with vocational training institutions to organize early career counseling. Thereby, helping students and parents have more options suitable for their learning conditions and abilities".
